Top of Utah Half Marathon
Top of Utah Half Marathon winds through a scenic canyon with river views and desert-like and lush terrain.
Race Date
Aug 22, 2026
Location
Providence, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location
- Providence, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Top of Utah Half Marathon, a championship race for Utah and part of the USATF Utah Road Racing Circuit, offers a stunning journey down Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Starting seven miles up the canyon at the Hyrum Electrical Plant, runners follow the river's path to the finish at Providence Zollinger Park.
The course unfolds with dramatic scenery, featuring dry, desert-like vistas on one side and lush pine forests on the other, punctuated by cool, rugged rock formations. This point-to-point course is known for its natural beauty and a net downhill profile, making it a potentially fast race for participants.
All finishers are recognized with a medal, and the event includes prize drawings during an awards ceremony. With a 3 1/2 hour time limit and welcoming walkers and wheelchair/hand-cycle divisions, it caters to a broad range of participants.
Race-provided description
The course for the Top of Utah Half Marathon is part of the USATF Utah Road Racing Circuit and the Championship Race for Utah. It starts seven miles up Blacksmith Fork Canyon at the Hyrum Electrical Plant and finishes at the Providence Zollinger Park.
Runners wind down the beautiful canyon with the river flowing at their side the entire length of the canyon. Both sides of the canyon have breathtaking views that are somehow different from each other. The North side is dry and desert-like. The South side is lush and green with large pine forests. There are many cool and rugged rock formations as well. Runners get to soak in the all this glorious scenery.
All finishers will receive a finisher's medal and prize drawings will be held during the awards ceremony where many prizes will be given away.
The course will be open for 3 1/2 hours.
Wheelchair and hand-cycle divisions.
Walkers welcome.
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Top of Utah Half Marathon?
The Top of Utah Half Marathon is held on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Where does the Top of Utah Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Providence, Utah.
What distances does the Top of Utah Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Top of Utah Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Top of Utah Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
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